New York County (Manhattan) Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in New York County (Manhattan), NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Manhattan area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
New York County (Manhattan) has 2 independent courts
All Courts in New York County (Manhattan)
Harlem Community Justice Center
170 East 121st Street
New York, NY 10035
New York County Civil Court (Manhattan)
111 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
How to File in New York County (Manhattan)
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in New York County (Manhattan)?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →